The Archers Folgen

Writer: Tim Stimpson Director: Jessica Bunch Editor: Jeremy HoweBrian Aldridge … Charles Collingwood David Archer … Timothy Bentinck Tony Archer … David Troughton Alice Carter … Hollie Chapman Chris Carter … Wilf Scolding Susan Carter … Charlotte Martin Ian Craig … Stephen Kennedy Amber Gordon … Olivia Bernstone George Grundy … Angus Stobie Bert Horrobin … David Sterne Tracy Horrobin … Susie Riddell Adam Macy … Andrew Wincott Fallon Rogers … Joanna Van Kampen Lynda Snell … Carole Boyd Lottie Summers … Bonnie Baddoo Bill Gordon … Matthew Gravelle

Tony’s impressed by David in his traditional bowler hat as an official of The Borchester Show. George reports a problem with a water leak at one of the handwashing stations near the livestock. As Tony finds a spanner and George tightens the pipe, David is drenched. Disaster is also averted when a calf breaks free - George catching it and Tony grabbing its mother. David asks Tracy to alert the committee that he’ll be delayed while he finds dry clothes. Thinking she’s addressing a committee member, Tracy explains to HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh that David has been delayed. Embarrassed by her mistake, Tracy goes on to explain that she’s representing Bridge Farm, and is impressed to hear that Her Royal Highness has tasted Borsetshire Blue. As President of LEAF - Linking Environment and Farming, the Duchess is keen to connect people with where their food comes from, so Tracy issues an invitation to the dairy. The Duchess gives a speech praising a very special organic farmer. The winner of the lifetime achievement award is – Tony Archer! Reflecting, Tony doesn’t feel he deserves it on his own, he’s only achieved it with the help of Pat and the children. He realises that his role at the show has been a ruse but David insists he’s been essential. They all have something to celebrate – Keira’s Texel lamb coming first in its class, Chris and his partner coming second in the farrier competition, and David in particular, having pulled together an exceptional show.

On the Green, Susan notices the new cot in Amber’s car. Amber explains that she’s returning it to her parents – she and George want to use the Grundy cot and don’t need the Gordons’ money. As Susan advises sensitivity with returning it, Amber becomes faint. Amber explains that she’s exhausted with the amount of social media work for the Borchester Show. She’s not slept well and hasn’t started her maternity leave. Susan asks if George can help more, and insists that she helps Amber by returning the cot for her. At the showground, Amber is furious to discover that George has been helping Bill to move cars instead of working on the socials. She makes a point of telling her father that they won’t be needing the cot, and that Susan will be returning it to them in the coming days. She’s also angry with George - not only is he banned from driving, she’s having to do everything herself! In the horse box, Chris pulls on his hoodie while the fake tan he’s applied develops. When Lottie arrives and wants to take advantage of the cute living quarters, Chris is resistant to undress and ushers her out to the showground. Later, Chris ignores Lottie’s request for a kiss goodbye and runs back to the shower at the horse box – he’s forgotten to rinse off the mousse! Embarrassed, he reveals his orange arms to Lottie. He’d only wanted to look less pasty by the other farriers. The only option is to keep scrubbing and Lottie flirts and offers to help.